Best Time to See Raccoons in Missouri
April, June and May is the best time to see raccoons in Missouri. Based on 2,305 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when raccoons are most active across the year in Missouri.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
2,305 verified observations of raccoons in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
April
318 records (13.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 184 | 8% |
| February | 191 | 8.3% |
| March | 139 | 6% |
| Aprilpeak | 318 | 13.8% |
| Maypeak | 296 | 12.8% |
| Junepeak | 304 | 13.2% |
| July | 192 | 8.3% |
| August | 172 | 7.5% |
| September | 144 | 6.2% |
| October | 172 | 7.5% |
| November | 125 | 5.4% |
| December | 68 | 3% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,305 |
Sightings of raccoons in Missouri peak in April, when 318 of the year's 2,305 verified observations are logged — about 13.8% of the annual total. Activity stays high through April, June and May.
The quietest stretch is December, when raccoons are hardest to find — December sees just 68 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The raccoons you are most likely to encounter in Missouri are Common Raccoon — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see raccoons in Missouri
- George Washington Carver National Monument — National Monument
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways — National Scenic Riverways
- Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield — National Battlefield
- Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
Plan your raccoon trip in Missouri
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see raccoons in Missouri?+
April is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through April, June and May, based on 2,305 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are raccoons hardest to see in Missouri?+
December is the quietest month for raccoons in Missouri, with only 68 verified records.
Are raccoons active year-round in Missouri?+
Raccoons are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Missouri, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in April.
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